THE BOOK OF AWAKENING by Mark Nepo 

“Having the life you want by being present to the life you have.”

2026 Monthly Book Discussion Community

“having the life you want by being present to the life you have”

Thurs- 2/12/2026, Wed - 3/11/2026, Tues-4/21/2026, Monday- 5/18/2026….other dates for the year, TBD

 6-7pm

I learned of this gem listening to a podcast of an interview of the author.  I was so impressed that I bought a few copies for Christmas gifts this year, even before delving into it myself.  The book has short readings for each day of the year and then some mindfulness exercises that relate.  I am already enjoying it so much – even though it’s only been a week! – that I wanted to share this with as many people as possible.  I highly recommend you get this book and if you’d like, join our book discussion community. 😊 I have chosen different days of the week to begin, and hoping by doing so we could include more folks. Once our group forms, we can take a look at dates for the rest of the year.  The words on these pages are universal to the human experience and are relevant to all belief systems. 

In his invitation prefacing the book, Mark says, “It is my profound hope that something in these pages will surprise and refresh you, will make you glisten, will help you live, love, and find your way to joy.”  I can tell you that already it has made me excited to read and reflect each morning and I can’t wait to share it with some old and new friends.  ❤ 

(There is no charge to be a part of this community of joy ❤)